Ed Davey
@eddavey
Leader of @LibDems.org.uk, husband, father, carer, and MP for Kingston & Surbiton. Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU.
We need to do politics differently. If Andy Burnham is serious about cross party working, my door is open.
The rot at FIFA has gone too far. Under Infantino, political greed has completely broken the game we love. We can't just watch from the sidelines anymore, the FA and our European partners need to walk away and build a fair, clean alternative from scratch. It’s time to move on.
It’s been brilliant to visit National Star College in Cheltenham. Seeing their amazing design work highlights how crucial specialised SEND education is in helping young people build confidence.
In the age of Trump, the UK-Canada alliance is more important than ever in my lifetime. So it was good to meet to High Commissioner Blair, Canada's top diplomat in the UK – to talk defence, diplomacy, and the coalition of the willing.
If we are ever going to fix social care, we need to work across party lines. I've invited @AndyBurnham to sit down once he becomes Prime Minister, in hopes of finally solving this crisis which takes such a toll on families, our NHS and our economy. There is no time to waste.
Today I called on our incoming PM to fix our broken politics. If Andy Burnham is serious about changing the way we do things and ending the performative hostility, my door is open.
An open letter to everyone who has campaigned so long and so hard for the Hillsborough Law 👇
Great to visit Torquay United FC for some footie. It was brilliant spending time out on the pitch with Steve and Jenny, and seeing their brilliant Torquay United Inspirations program, bringing together people with disabilities for a weekly kick about.
Dermot Murnaghan was a broadcasting legend who we have lost far too soon. His tireless advocacy, encouraging more men to get tested for prostate cancer, will no doubt have saved lives. Thinking of his family, loved ones and colleagues at this sad time.
Nigel Farage claims there's no money in politics, but his track record says otherwise. From hiding massive gifts to abandoning his own voters in Clacton, he's only ever cared about himself. It’s time to face the facts: Nigel Farage is just a Temu Trump.
The Chancellor has the power to stop Farage's cynical ploy. I've written to her this morning urging her to act. Farage should not be allowed to resign until the investigation into his dodgy dealings has concluded. The people of Clacton deserve the facts first.
Nigel Farage has lined his own pockets and is using this by-election to escape scrutiny. The people of Clacton deserve better.
The NHS is a national treasure built on the special promise of care for everyone, when they need it most. By fixing social care, improving access, and protecting its future, we can ensure our health service thrives. Happy Birthday to our NHS!
Here's to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Happy Birthday America!
A British-Indian friend told me how Reform activists threatened to take away her family's passports if they get into power. The rising tide of racism should worry us all. And the politicians who are stoking it must be condemned.
The small print is out, and it looks like Starmer’s Defence Investment Plan is built on fantasy maths - leaving a massive funding gap for Burnham to fix. Liberal Democrat plans for Defence Bonds would deliver the real, secure cash boost our forces need.
Back in 2020, I urged the Prime Minister to help families battling to access Child Trust Funds on behalf of disabled young people. Since then, Emily and I have been through that battle ourselves. So I'm delighted that my friend John Milne is presenting a bill today to fix it.
The government’s failure on growth is its original sin. Andy Burnham mustn’t make the mistake of lurching to the left – he should go for growth with Europe instead.
Weak and unforgivable. Andy Burnham must use defence bonds to inject £20 billion and make the DIP fit for purpose. This Armed Forces Day, the brave personnel who serve our country need not just our thanks, but our backing and the tools to keep us safe.
Labour must drop their EU red lines and back our bold plan for a new growth and defence partnership, getting Britain into the single market. It’s vital we rebuild Britain's relationship with our European friends and allies.
Nigel Farage pocketed a £5 million Brexit reward. When he promised we would be better off, he clearly only meant himself. 10 years on, it's time to end the chaos and fix our broken relationship with Europe, starting by joining the single market.
The carousel of Prime Ministers keeps turning, but nothing really changes. This time must be different. Real change – transforming our broken politics so we can fix our country.
This would be a disaster. Fixing our relationship with Europe is far too urgent to be postponed by Labour's leadership chaos.
Outrageous. The ones who put American lives – and the lives of countless others – at risk were Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and Benjamin Netanyahu. Don’t blame the UK for your catastrophic blunder.
Labour’s red lines on Europe are holding Britain back. Today I will set out our plan for a bold new deal with the EU to fix the damage done by Brexit, tackle the cost of living crisis and keep Britain safe.